Types of Energy Transfers

Front

What type of energy is emitted by a lit light bulb?

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Light energy

Front

What is the term for the process of changing energy from one form to another?

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Energy transformation

Front

What type of energy is supplied when a device is plugged into an electrical outlet?

Back

Electrical energy

Front

How does electrical energy travel from the outlet to a device?

Back

Through the wire

Front

What type of energy is produced when heating food over a flame?

Back

Heat energy

Front

What is the primary source of light energy in our solar system?

Back

The Sun

Front

What is the difference between potential energy and kinetic energy?

Back

Potential energy is stored energy, while kinetic energy is energy in motion.

Front

What type of energy is associated with the motion of molecules in a substance?

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Thermal energy

Front

What is an example of energy transformation in a toaster?

Back

Electrical energy is transformed into heat energy to toast bread.

Front

What type of energy is involved in photosynthesis?

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Light energy is converted into chemical energy.